Senior HLW Plant Engineer - Systems & Maintenance

Amentum; Richland (WA); On-site; USD 89,000 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Educational reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Amentum is seeking an experienced engineer to provide engineering oversight, program support, and qualified staff for HLW Operations at the Hanford site in Richland, WA. The role focuses on overseeing plant engineering and maintenance work for diverse systems including mechanical, chemical, HVAC, and utilities, ensuring safety and design integrity.

The position requires a Bachelor of Science in engineering, 5+ years of professional experience, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in an appropriate engineering discipline or related science from a four‑year accredited college or university.
• Minimum of five (5) years of professional technical experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft application suite (Word, Excel, Access, Visio, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Experience in processing facilities, DOE facilities, or DOD facilities (preferred).
• Experience with national consensus codes and standards (preferred).
• Experience with establishment and implementation of maintenance programs (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Implement HLW Operations program elements as assigned.
• Develop, review, concur with and/or assess engineering technical documents.
• Develop, review, concur with and/or assess management control procedures, technical procedures, or guides.
• Assess facilities, systems, and/or processes anomalies or degraded conditions.
• Resolve condition report issues or other similar discrepancies as assigned.
• Develop or request support to develop engineering products for system or equipment repair or replacement.
• Provide on-site technical support during preventative or corrective maintenance activities or commissioning.
• Assist assigned engineers in determining operability and correcting out-of-specification conditions.
• Ensure the health and safety of self and staff by implementing Integrated Safety Management System.
• Ensure personal conduct of work aligns with nuclear safety and quality culture expectations.
• Meet training requirements and maintain qualifications to perform work.

Skills

Communication skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Tools

Word

Excel

Access

Visio

PowerPoint

Job description

Amentum is seeking an experienced engineer to provide engineering oversight, program support, and qualified staff for HLW Operations at the Hanford site in Richland, WA. The role focuses on overseeing plant engineering and maintenance work for diverse systems including mechanical, chemical, HVAC, and utilities, ensuring safety and design integrity.

The position requires a Bachelor of Science in engineering, 5+ years of professional experience, and strong communication skills.